Salutations FM Trendsetters and FM Hip Hop Heads! Considering that we as humans are no longer indigenous creatures that inhabit the under sections of igneous rocks, or in Layman’s terms, those that tuned out to the World and just do not occupy themselves with social media or music, you have been hearing “No Guidance” by R&B superstar Chris Brown and self-proclaimed NBA Champion (pun) Drake, hitting all over the airways last week! The heavenly blend of vocals and ad libs from both singing giants just go together.
Salutations FM Trendsetters and FM Hip Hop Heads! One of the most controversial rappers of this generation, Mr. Golf Wang himself, Tyler The Creator, has been known to be both lyrical and underrated by most. Some say his controversial madness and conflicts, as well as a media personality, outshines his talents. Others say his outlandish behavior seen in public overtakes his incredible punchline and rhyme ability. Most just say he is just plain “weird“. Well surprisingly, the Odd Future frontman surpassed the epic Father of Asahd album by DJ Khaled, which makes it the number one album on the Billboard 200.
Ty Dolla $ign and J. Cole Release New Purple Emoji Track
Salutations FM Trendsetters and FM Hip Hop Heads! Hope everyone had a great weekend! As we approach the “hump” in the week, we have the perfect track for your ears to enjoy and get over the “hump” in your week, whether hard beginning week at work, or just got that special someone you want to celebrate “Hump Day” with! Trap crooner Ty Dolla $ign and MIDDLE CHILD emcee J. Cole just released the soulful trap single, whose title is simply defined by one of the most used emojis in social media or candid conversations in texts and inboxes! The track “Purple Emoji” was released end of last week but gained major buzz over the weekend. The soulful track, which features the sample of Motown gospel and jazz group, Take 6‘s late 80s early 90s hit “More Than Ever“, is one of the top songs being played all over every major music outlet.
A$AP Ferg And A$AP Rocky Pays Homage To DMX With “Pups”
Salutations FM Trendsetters and FM Hip Hop Heads! Hope everyone had a great weekend! We also hope all the mothers worldwide enjoyed their well deserved Mother’s Day! While everyone was taking their mothers out to nice restaurants, two pivoted figures of the Harlem A$AP Mob collective released a track that was guaranteed to “get uglier than Balenciagas“. A$AP Ferg teamed up with his fellow member A$AP Rocky on a banger that gives you that 1998 feel. The DMX sampled “Pups” banger. This is not your average sampled track. The banger samples Ruff Ryder and former Def Jam emcee DMX‘s 1998 debut single “Get At Me Dog (featuring Sheek Louch)” track. No instruments was changed. The song was done in its original and rawest form. From the drums, snares and barking ad libs to the “Where my dogs at? We right here dog…” references.
Salutations FM Trendsetters and FM Hip Hop Heads! Already riding on the success of his collaboration effort with Harlem emcee Dave East, the Ghost steps down from his owner and CEO role at his infamous Juices For Life business to come back to the booth with a new project; S.P. The GOAT: Ghost Of All Time. FM Hip Hop has the track by track music review exclusive on this critically acclaimed project, released over the weekend:
Salutations and blessings from above FM Trendsetters! In midst of the 12th anniversary of his classic debut album, “Food and Liquor“, conscious Chicago emcee Lupe Fiasco releases another conscious and truth filled memoir entitled “Drogas (Spanish term for “drugs”) Wave“. This album was released a few days ago and embarks on a journey through the concept of slavery, drugs, violence, and new found freedom in comparison with the perception of these subjects to this day, within the music industry and the world. This concept is embodied in the album art of a manilla, a bracelet-like form of currency used in the African slave trade with Portugal, and its shadow. Lupe draws a parallel between the manillas and African American culture throughout the album . The artist’s relationship with God also plays a beneficial factor, as he expresses concerns and disdain within his reflective and prominent lyricism. Here is an exclusive review of the tracks found on this album. Enjoy:
From Billboard to Big Screens Can’t Stop Won’t Stop The Documentary
The Bad Boy Documentary Can’t Stop Won’t Stop released June 25th on APPLEMUSIC is definitely a must see!! Can’t Stop Won’t Stop gives a behind the scenes view of the Bad Boy Reunion Tour which took place August- October of 2016, as well as commentary on the history of the entire Bad Boy Record label as a whole. From the bad blood between Faith Evans and Lil Kim to the reuniting of 90’s Girl Group Total after a 16- year hiatus, the film is showing you the many sides of how difficult it can be to pull together a show to this magnitude, that would prove to be one of the greatest concert events in Hip Hop History.
In just 80 minutes you witness over 19 years of history, all leading up to the main event of the tour. With all of the ups and downs Diddy along with his staff are able to pull off the show of a lifetime. Performed in NYC’s Barclay Center located in Brooklyn on the birthday of Bad Boy’s greatest star to this day The late Notorious BIG. The tours line up featured Ma$e, Carl Thomas, Faith Evans, Lil Kim, Total, Mary.J Blige, Nas, Jay-Z, Busta Ryhmes, 112, The Lox, and French Montana creating an “Epic Saga of Black Excellence”- Diddy
Diddy is venturing off into something new with creating a movie but with the type of competition he has in the current state of Hip Hop this documentary is a great way to make sure that Bad Boy says relevant and that the foundation for what Bad Boy has created in Hip Hop remains intact. Watch the trailer below.
